Terene Varghese, MD

Internal Medicine

Terene Varghese is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(317) 782-1577Indianapolis, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Terene Varghese, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Indianapolis, IN in group practice. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 17 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.67/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 204 Internal Medicine providers in INSee all Internal Medicine in Indianapolis17+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2281dNPPES updated 2020-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3834 S Emerson Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46203-5901

Fax: (317) 780-5539
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Indiana on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

98.67/100

Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

337

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

326

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,966

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $65k

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Cancer
Lower than avg (-1%)20%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+2%)20%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$14 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Terene Varghese's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 24, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3299, Carson City, NV 89702-3299

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Terene Varghese

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Terene Varghese for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Indianapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Terene Varghese

Dr. Varghese is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Indianapolis, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 782-1577.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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